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Monthly Archives: November 2017
…And Furthermore
This continues the previous post. Patriarchy is written into human DNA. As long as there are X and Y chromosomes, and their presence results in physiological differences, nothing on this earth can change masculine dominance. It exists when it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, feminism, government, human reason, law, moral discernment, peace, politics, war
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Discerning the Real Problems
I’ve gotten some questions that indicate a need to paint a clearer image on a few things. As noted in my recent “God’s Law” series, Biblical Law recognizes two kinds of government — imperial and national. But the latter is … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Creation, government, history, oppression, prophecy, social sciences, social stability, war
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Photography: A Pleasant Surprise
First, let me note that the laptop fund has received $100 already. We give thanks. Today’s ride was seeking an appropriate place to pray about that laptop. This first shot was the view from my prayer chapel of the day. … Continue reading
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Aging and Fitness Failures
This is just a minor note on what I’m dealing with. Maybe there’s a lesson in here for you or someone you know. My right shoulder has bothered me my whole life. As a kid, I often wondered why it … Continue reading
Guarding What Was Entrusted to Our Stewardship
Thus far in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we’ve already come across a trio of statements by Jesus often misquoted in English to pervert His teaching. We have His words about making peace, about turning the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, moral dominion, violence, war
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Donation Box Is Open
I’m only going to post this once: I’m praying for donations toward the new laptop. The goal is $1100. If you do PayPal, click the donation page tab above. Otherwise, I’ll be glad to share my mailing address via email, … Continue reading
Keep Your Eyes Open 2
It’s plain as day to anyone with half of a brain. The current system of government and economics in the US is completely dependent on a particular culture. That culture was derived from the Enlightenment. That culture must dominate the … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, economics, government, human nature, internet, Networked Civilization, technology
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Sermon on the Mount 8
Justice for Enemies 5:43-48 Jesus isn’t really arguing with the Talmudic traditions here. He’s arguing with common Pharisaical behavior. It’s hard to find anything resembling “hate your enemies” except perhaps in the Qumran Scrolls, where the Qumran community taught something … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged compassion, divine justice, divine mercy, heart-led, sacrificial love
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Tolkien’s Bad Mythology
As a younger man, I was captivated by The Lord of the Rings and the fantasy world of Tolkien. The author began his work prior to WW1, but the bulk of it was published around the time I was born … Continue reading
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Tagged fiction, moral perception, mythology, Tolkien, western christianity
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Bits and Pieces 28
The latest nasty tactic from websites is called session replay, wherein the website has one or more JScripts that record every keystroke and mouse movement. Granted, this has been possible for a long time; it’s the kind of data website … Continue reading